ATLANTA (May 14, 2010) – In an effort to prevent countless mortgage loan originators from losing their jobs, State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will host a press conference on Tuesday, May 18 to announce her efforts to secure an extension of the certification deadline that is threatening to put Georgians out of work.  In January, loan originators were given only two months to comply with new federal certification requirements, and James is encouraging the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance to grant an extension until the end of this year.

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WHAT: State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) invites Hapeville residents and businesses to participate in the “People Speak” forum on Thursday, May 20.  This forum will give citizens a chance to discuss topics and issues that occurred during the 2010 legislative session.

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ATLANTA (March 11, 2010) – Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will present HBCU Bus Tours.com with a Senate Resolution (SR 1197) honoring the organization for its 28 years of service.  The company connects inner city students with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country, allows them to tour the campuses and prepares students for the collegiate experience.  Atlanta will serve as a departure city for students participating in the spring tour March 8 thru April 8.

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WHAT: State Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) has invited Rep. Roger Bruce (D-Atlanta), Rev. Benjamin Lang and other community activist to participate in the “People Speak” town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4th.  This town hall meeting with give Douglas County residents a chance to discuss topics of interest with their state representatives, and get an update on the current legislative session.

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ATLANTA (Jan. 15, 2010) – Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) has joined forces with East Point Mayor Earnestine D. Pittman, State Rep. Joe Heckstall (D-East Point) and the Honorable Patsy Jo Hilliard, former mayor of East Point, to encourage schools, businesses and members of the faith community to make generous monetary donations to the citizens of Haiti.   

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